Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Taylor Fredricks started off as a solo project. He started playing at local coffee shops by thirteen. Since then, Taylor has put together a great band. Their debut was in Battle Creek, Michigan, opening for Parabelle and Pop Evil. As word spread about their outstanding live performance skills, that buzz led to the group supporting Hawthorne Heights at a show in Fort Wayne.
Some of the influences Taylor and his bandmates cite include: Brand New, Protest The Hero, Incubus, The Devil Wears Prada, Vanna, and Chiodos.
They strive to create a unique blend of styles incorporating an acoustic guitar and melodies with rock, hardcore riffs, and adding breakdowns to the mix.
In March of 2011, the Taylor Fredricks band went into Digitracks Recording Studio in Fort Wayne, Indiana to record “..And Then the Hearts Suffered” EP. The album included five tracks to convey a relationship standpoint that everyone can relate with when it comes to topics such as break-ups, and searching for the love of your life. Certainly topics everyone could identify with. Their dramatic music video is also creating a buzz among fans.
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By July 2011, the band had already been building some serious buzz. Their songs “Electricity & Water Don’t Mix” and “Chase Your Happiness, But Leave Your Guilt with Me” were already getting airplay on Fort Wayne’s rock radio station, 989 The Bear.” The EP was also being sold at all three Wooden Nickel locations in Fort Wayne. The group began to receive airplay, press and invitations to perform all over the Midwest.
It’s evident that Taylor Fredricks and his bandmates all share a deep passion and dedication for music. The performance skills that the Taylor Fredricks band display on stage is always energetic and passionate. They always leave the crowd on their feet and chanting the lines to their songs from beginning to end. Taylor Fredricks, clearly worth checking out!
